Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – The first major international event of the Rainbow Six Siege competitive season, the R6 Reload, has concluded with a familiar outcome at the top: a Brazilian team hoisting the trophy. FURIA, a prominent Brazilian esports organization, secured the championship title on home soil, defeating Japanese challengers CAG Osaka in a decisive grand final.
Held in the vibrant city of Rio de Janeiro, the tournament culminated in an electric atmosphere at Arena Carioca 1. The home crowd`s fervor was palpable as FURIA delivered a commanding performance, sweeping CAG Osaka 3-0 in the best-of-five series. This victory not only adds significant silverware to FURIA`s cabinet but also serves as a potent reaffirmation of Brazil`s status as a global leader in Rainbow Six Siege esports.
For the FURIA roster, which previously competed under the w7m esports banner and won the Six Invitational 2024, this win marks their first major triumph since the organizational transition. It also effectively puts an end to a recent spell of inconsistent results, including unexpected early exits at two previous Majors and the Esports World Cup. Evidently, a return to the Brazilian stage provided the necessary catalyst.
The grand final itself was a showcase of tactical dominance from the Brazilian side. FURIA took control early, securing the first map, Lair, with a 7-4 scoreline. They then followed up with convincing 7-3 victories on both Bank and Kafe Dostoyevsky, leaving no room for a CAG Osaka comeback and sealing the series sweep.
FURIA`s path to the final was paved with challenging matchups, including victories over fellow Brazilian powerhouses LOUD in the semi-finals and Six Invitational 2025 champions FaZe Clan during the earlier stages. CAG Osaka, while ultimately falling short in the final, achieved a historic milestone for the Asian region by becoming the first team from Asia to reach the grand final of an international R6 tournament. Their impressive run included wins against FearX and Wildcard Gaming.
Beyond the prestige and the loud cheers of the home crowd, FURIA claimed the lion`s share of the prize pool, taking home US$170,000. CAG Osaka received a respectable US$80,000 as the runner-up. Teams placing 3rd and 4th, w7m esports and Wildcard, were awarded US$35,000 each, with smaller prizes distributed among the other top 20 participants.
The R6 Reload tournament, which commenced on May 10th, featured 20 of the world`s premier Rainbow Six Siege teams. The decision to host the event`s conclusion with a live audience in Rio underscored the significant influence and popularity of R6 in Brazil. This was further evidenced by the strong Brazilian contingent among the participants, with five local organizations (FaZe Clan, w7m, LOUD, FURIA, and Team Liquid) and one roster composed entirely of Brazilian players competing under a different region`s banner (Elevate) showcasing the depth of talent in the country.
FURIA`s victory at the R6 Reload sets a high bar for the competitive season ahead and firmly reminds the global R6 community that any path to the top likely runs through Brazil.
